Teen Development
Serving Full T.I.L.T.: Teen Brain Science 101
Our series continues with a brief look at the teen brain. Why? Well, first of all, it’s just really fascinating stuff. But those of us who serve teens need to understand where our patrons are if we are to structure environments, programs, and services that are appropriate to their developmental phase. Additionally, gaining a greater […]
Sunday Reflections: 7 Ways Teens Are Like Cats (by Heather Booth)
One of my friends, a cat owner and dog appreciator, is also a children’s librarian. Years ago, as I was lamenting about a lukewarm at best teen event, wishing I got some of the love and affection she so readily got from her younger patrons, she told me this: Little kids love you like dogs […]
Teen Issues: Autism and Libraries
It is hard these days not to hear about and think about Autism. Statistics indicate that 1 out of every 110 children are now diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum (ASD). Statistics also indicate that if you look at only boys, it is 1 out of every 60 boys. Over the years the rate […]
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Understanding the “Wild Child” – a look at addiction in the life of teens, including technology
On September 13th I attended my second Wild Child Conference in Marion, Ohio. The Wild Child Conference looks at contemporary issues in the lives of teens and seeks to give participants the tools to recognize and deal with important issues. Last year’s topic was the role and impact of technology in the lives of teens. […]
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